Numbers 26:34

Key Reflection

Numbers 26:34 describes a specific case within the broader context of land distribution among the tribes of Israel. Zelophehad, a son of Hepher from the tribe of Manasseh, had no sons; instead, he left behind five daughters—Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. This detail is significant because in ancient Israelite society, inheritance typically passed through male heirs, making this an exception that highlights the legal and cultural norms regarding property rights and family lineage at the time.